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PA L E S T I N E C H A M B E R.O RG
Multi-Risk Solutions Insurance Agency
previously Thomas Wright & Associates
Q
Who in the family started
the business?
A
Thomas Wright, began his
career selling life insurance
and providing financial services
over 20 years ago.
Q
A
Why/how was this profes-
sion/industry chosen?
Thomas’s entrepreneurial
spirit mixed with his desire
to help others and give back to
his community, led him to begin
his own business in Palestine in
1992. In 2004, he had an opportu-
nity to open a nationwide insur-
ance agency and offer property
and casualty products as well.
In 2009, he transitioned to an
independent agent, thus Thomas
Wright & Associates was born.
Q
A
Tell us how the younger
generations got involved.
Son, Nathan and daughter,
Allyson began working for
our father shortly after Thomas
formed Thomas Wright & Associ-
ates, and have grown the family
business alongside him to what it
is today.
Q
What is your business phi-
losophy?
A
Our business philosophy is
simple-to provide excellent
service and superior coverage
for the things that matter most
to our clients.
Q
What does it mean to you
as a family to work to-
gether?
A
Working together as a
family certainly creates a
different dynamic that, like most
things, has its advantages and
disadvantages! Overall, Allyson
and Nathan have enjoyed learn-
ing from their father and gaining
firsthand experience in what it
means to be small business own-
ers.
Q
A
Any predictions/future
plans to continue the busi-
ness for the next generation?
As Thomas nears retire-
ment, Allyson and Nathan
are prepared to carry on the
family business and continue to
serve their hometown. They look
forward to the future and are
both very excited for the oppor-
tunity to support our community
and share their vision.